The best beauty products for a good night's sleep

Inspired by roaring open fires and spicy embers, Ormonde Jayne's 'Nocturne' candle makes for a deliciously cosy complement to a parky winter's evening. Radiating woody warmth, the scent is infused with notes of sandalwood and cedar, but it's not overly earthy - which suits me nicely. I've lit mine on rotation for the past couple of Christmases, and, at a hefty 280g, I'm pleased to report that it's still going strong.

I was gifted a bottle of L'Occitane's Relaxing Pillow Mist a few years ago by a close friend during a particularly hideous bout of insomnia, and I am devoted to it. It's no miracle cure, nor does it claim to be. But the peaceful blend of lavender, bergamot, mandarin, sweet orange and geranium essential oils works to create a calming ambience - a useful sensory indication to your brain that it's time to wind down.

If you require total darkness to get your shut-eye, investing in a quality silk eye mask is a no-brainer. Slip's version, available in almost every conceivable colour, is unmatched. Crafted from luxurious mulberry silk, the fabric is super gentle around your delicate eye area. I've got blackout blinds so I don't wear mine all the time, but if I'm staying overnight in a hotel I can't bear to be without it.

Clinique's iconic Moisture Surge range is excellent across the board, but I particularly love its Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate for a plumping hit of moisture during the serum stage of my nighttime skincare routine. The hyaluronic acid-packed water-gel formula is light and easy to apply, but not overly fluid, and always leaves my skin feeling fully quenched. 

Granted, Vintner's Daughter's Active Botanical Serum is expensive, but it is truly first-rate. A glow-inducing blend of botanical oils (nettle, rosehip, lavender, lemon and the like) works to make your skin feel soothed, supple and look more refreshed the next day. It's an indulgence, and a glorious one at that.

Lanolips' Lemonaid Lip Treatment is one of my favourite-ever lip balms, and I am someone who suffers from roughness across the surface of my lips practically all year round. Woe is me. The unctuous formula contains lemon oil for gentle exfoliation and medical-grade lanolin to lock in the moisture. 

Formulated with olive, almond, borage and linseed oils to plump and flood the skin with nutrients, Ren's Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm is rich and comforting. Use it sparingly - a little goes a long way - as a last step instead of a night cream if your skin is feeling weathered.

I tend to avoid bath foam because it can leave my skin feeling tight and uncomfortable. But this gorgeous, sedative blend of lavender, Spanish marjoram and geranium essential oils by Neal's Yard is balancing and nourishing, perfect for a soothing pre-sleep soak.